The town of Windermere consists of the older part, Bowness-on-Windermere, and the more modern part higher up the hill. The parish church, St Martin's, consecrated in 1483, has been preserved in its Late-Gothic Perpendicular style; the east window of the choir (14/15th century) is interesting. The National Park Information center has its headquarters in the High Street.
Windermere is also a popular centre for watersports and climbing activities or shopping and relaxing for tea. Some of the activities to be enjoyed on Windermere Lake include swimming, water skiing and sailing.
Stott Park Bobbin Mill is an English Heritage property located in Finsthwaite.
Built in 1835 the mill is typical of the kind which were built in the area. There are demonstrations of machinery and techniques of the Industrial Revolution.
Address: Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Cumbria , England
Hours:
March 21 to October 31: 10am-5pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
The equestrian center is located at Wynbass Beck Stables, and is approved by the British Horse Society and the Association of British Riding Schools. The center offers complete courses for beginners as well as experts. There are also cross-country treks in the nearby countryside. An outdoor, heated swimming pool and other facilities are also located on the site.
Address: British Airways London Eye, Riverside Building County Hall Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB, England
Facilities: On-site accomodations, Restaurant or food service
The Lakes District National Park is a vast protected area in the heart of Lakeland. It has over 3,500 kilometers of public rights-of-way and numerous lakes and tarns. In the northern half of the park Skiddaw rises to 931 metres above sea level offering a dramatic backdrop to the town of Keswick-on-Derwentwater- major attraction amongst serious walkers and climbers.
Address: Lakes District National Park/Brockhole Visitor Centre, Windermere LA23 1LT, England
Tips: For kids there is an adventure playground.
Lake cruises available in high season (July/August).
Townend is a National Trust property located in Windermere, Troutbeck. It is a 17th century Lakehead farmhouse with original furnishings including wood carving in the traditional style.
Address: Townend, Troutbeck, Windermere LA23 1LB, England
Hours:
March 15 to March 30: 1pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue
April 2 to October 26: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Tue
October 29 to November 2: 1pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Mon, Tue, Mon, Tue
Always opened on: Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May ), Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Tips: Last admission 30mins before closing.
Parking: Free
Disability Access: No facilities for persons with disabilities.
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